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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2017-03-21_Regular 2017F L CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 21, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Yu called the City Council Regular Meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmember — Fish, Man, Chavez, Sternquist, Yu ABSENT: Councilmember — None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Cook, City Attorney Vail, City Clerk Kuo, Administrative Services Hause, Community Development Director Forbes, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Haworth 3. INVOCATION Jerry Jambazian, Temple City business owner, provided the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Troop 5141 led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. CEREMONIAL — PRESENTATIONS A. OATH OF OFFICE TO APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBERS TOM CHAVEZ AND VINCENT YU The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the two appointed Councilmembers. B. REMARKS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Remarks by outgoing Mayor ' Mayor Yu thanked his family and everyone for their support during his term as Mayor. City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 2 of 8 2. Presentation to outgoing Mayor by Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist, on behalf of the City council, presented outgoing Mayor Yu with a plaque. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist presented a certificate of recognition from Senator Ed Hernandez to Mayor Yu. Mayor Sandra Armenta, City of Rosemead, presented a certificate of recognition to Mayor Yu. Adam Hsu, Field Representative for State Assembly Member Ed Chau, presented a certificate of recognition to Mayor Yu, Anna Iskikian, Field Representative for Congresswoman Judy Chu, presented a certificate of recognition to Mayor Yu. C. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL 1. City Clerk calls for nominations for election of Mayor City Clerk Kuo called for nominations for the seat of Mayor. ' Councilmember Chavez nominated Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist for the seat of Mayor, seconded by Councilmember Man. There were no further nominations. Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist was elected Mayor by acclamation. 2. New Mayor calls for nominations for election of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Sternquist called for nominations for the seat of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Fish nominated Councilmember Man, seconded by Councilmember Yu. There were no further nominations. Councilmember Man was elected Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation. 3. New Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem assume seats 4. Presentation to new Mayor On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Yu presented a meeting gavel to Mayor I Sternquist. City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 3 of 8 ' On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Sternquist presented a gift to Mayor Pro Tem Man. 5. New Mayor remarks Mayor Sternquist thanked outgoing Mayor Yu, fellow Councilmembers, her family, City Commissioners, staff, members of the Temple Sheriffs Station, and the community for their support. Mayor Sternquist looks forward to working with her fellow Councilmembers and City staff for the upcoming year. 6. New Mayor Pro Tem remarks Mayor Pro Tem Man thanked outgoing Mayor Yu, his family, his fellow Councilmembers, and the community for their support. Mayor Pro Tem Man looks forward to working with his fellow Councilmembers and City staff for the upcoming year. 7. Councilmember Comments Councilmember Fish thanked outgoing Mayor Yu, her fellow ' Councilmembers, her family, City Commissioners, staff, members of the Temple Sheriffs Station, and the community for their support. Councilmember Fish congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Man on his appointment to the seat of Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Sternquist for her appointment to the seat of Mayor. Councilmember Chavez thanked outgoing Mayor Yu, his fellow Councilmembers, his family, City Commissioners, staff, members of the Temple Sheriffs Station, Youth Committee and the community for their support. Councilmember Chavez congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Man on his appointment to the seat of Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Sternquist for her appointment to the seat of Mayor. He looks forward to the next four years. Councilmember Yu congratulated Mayor Sternquist and Mayor Pro Tem Man for their appointments. He recognized the Youth Committee members and Captain Corrone Jacob. He also announced that Captain Jacob will be promoted to Commander in April. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA James Cleary, Temple City resident, commented on Arcadia City Council, ' wireless cellular towers in the City, and the City's warrant. Captain Jacob, Temple Sheriff Station, thanked City Council for their partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs and City Manager Cook for his support. City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 4 of 8 7. CONSENT CALENDAR ' Mayor Sternquist pulled Item D for public comment. Councilmember Chavez made a motion to approve the remainder of the consent calendar items. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Man and carried by the following roll call votes: AYES: Councilmember- Chavez, Fish, Yu, Man, Sternquist NOES: Councilmember- None ABSTAIN: Councilmember- None A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council is requested to review and approve: 1. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 7, 2017; 2. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 7, 2017; and 3. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 9, 2017. Action: Approved. , B. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ACTIONS — MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2017 The City Council is requested to receive and file actions of the Regular Transportation and Public Safety Commission Meeting of February 28, 2017. Action: Received and filed. C. ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL UNPROGRAMMED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2016-17 The City has additional CDBG funds due to loans paid back. City staff recommends appropriating $20,000 to the Handyworker Program for FY 2016-17. The City expended a majority of the funds and has two additional residents interested in the grant. Action: Authorized the City Manager to appropriate $20,000 of Unallocated CDBG funds to the City's Handyworker Grant Program for FY ' 2016-17. City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 5 of 8 E. ADOPTION OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITY MANAGER, AND APPROVAL OF THE RELATED SALARY RANGE As a result of the changing staff needs in the Management Services Department, it is recommended a new classification be established for administrative assistant to the City Council and City Manager. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5241 amending the Employee Classification Plan by adding the classification of Administrative Assistant to the City Council and City Manager, and approving the related salary range. F. VISA CARD REPORT The City Council is requested to review, receive and file the Visa Card Report. Action: Received and filed report. G. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-5242 APPROVING PAYMENT OF BILLS The City Council is requested to adopt Resolution No. 17-5242 authorizing the payment of bills. Action: Adopted Resolution No. 17-5242. Consent Calendar Item D was pulled for public comment. D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK FOR THE TEMPLE CITY VETERANS MEMORIAL PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION Construction of the Temple City Veterans Memorial has been completed. The City Council is requested to accept the work performed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. Jerry Jambazian, Temple City resident, expressed concern about the lights on the Veteran Memorial being out. ' City Manager Cook shared that there is a one year guarantee on the work completed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc. City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 6 of 8 1 Action: 1. Accepted the work performed by Green Giant Landscape, Inc. on the Temple City Veterans Memorial Project, CIP No. P16-02; 2. Authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for recordation with the County of Los Angeles Registrar -Recorder; and 3. Released the 5% retention payment 30 days after recordation. 8. PUBLIC HEARING — None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None 10. NEW BUSINESS —None 11. COMMUNICATIONS— None 12. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER Congratulated Mayor Sternquist for her appointment to the Mayor seat. Thanked ' Mayor Yu for his leadership and the work he has done. Also thanked and recognized Captain Jacob for her partnership and support to the City. 13. UPDATE FROM CITY ATTORNEY— None 14. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. SCHOOL DISTRICT/CITY STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish) — Formed 1/3/2012 No report. B. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Mayor Sternquist) — Formed 1/27/2014 No report. C. LAS TUNAS DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 2/18/2014 No report. I D. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY PROPERTIES STANDING COMMITTEE City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 7 of 8 I (Councilmember Yu and Mayor Pro Tem Man) — Formed 2/18/2014 No report. E. AUDIT STANDING COMMITTEE (Councilmember Yu and Councilmember Chavez) — Formed 7/15/2014 Councilmember Chavez reported on the standing committee meeting of February 17 and will be recommending to City Council to amendment the agreement for professional audit services with Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Company, LLP for Fiscal Year 2016-17. F. WATER CONSERVATION AD HOC (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Fish) —Formed 6/2/2015 No report. G. FACILITIES, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man) — Formed 2/4/2014 No report. ' H. DECORATIVE STREET DESIGN ELEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Yu and Councilmember Man) — Formed 11/3/2015 No report. NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Fish) — Formed 12/15/15 No report. J. CITY COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE (Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Man) — Formed 4/19/2016 No report. K. PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION AD HOC COMMITTEE (Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Man) — Formed 8/2/2016 No report. ' 15. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMEMBER CHAVEZ City Council Minutes March 21, 2017 Page 8 of 8 Congratulated Mayor Sternquist and Mayor Pro Tem Man on their appointment tonight and is looking forward to working with his Council colleagues. B. COUNCILMEMBER FISH Commented on the recent police activities in the City and the effect of social media. Shared that she lost her wallet during the Camellia Festival but it was returned to her mailbox without anything missing. C. COUNCILMEMBER MAN Thanked and recognized Commander Jacob for her leadership and the commitment of the Sheriff team to the community. D. COUNCILMEMBER STERNQUIST Thanked everyone for attending the Council meeting. E. COUNCILMEMBER YU Thanked everyone again for their support. 16. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES TO CITY OFFICIALS FOR CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS AND FOR CITY PAYMENT OF CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES — None 17. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Mayor Sandra Armenta, City of Rosemead, presented newly appointed Mayor Sternquist a certificate of recognition. 18. ADJOURNMENT The City Council Regular Meeting was adj ATTEST: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk